Ban Ki-moon.
8th Secretary-General of the United Nations
- Reports this week
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- Active events
- 2
- Connections
- 44
What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
One to three months ago
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Ban Ki-moon addressed climate change in Chungju, attended by diplomats from Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, and Iraq.Some support1 report
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Ban Ki-moon and António Guterres both served as UN Secretary-General.Some support1 report
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India's S Jaishankar is scheduled to visit Mongolia for discussions, while India and South Korea also strengthen diplomatic ties.Well supported10 reports
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High-level diplomatic discussions regarding the ongoing crisis in Ukraine took place in Geneva, involving key international figures.Some support1 report
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Ban Ki-moon, a distinguished figure, served as special adviser to a former Secretary-General, while Amina J. Mohammed, a Nigerian daughter, sought global leadership.Well supported9 reports1 development inside
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Trump withdrew the United States from various United Nations organizations.Well supported6 reports1 development inside
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Judy Cheng-Hopkins' career focused on development and humanitarian work, including her work with Aliran and CIMB for donations. Ban Ki-moon was involved in her appointment to a UN role.Some support1 report
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Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed was appointed by Ban Ki-moon to lead peace talks regarding the Yemen conflict in Kuwait.Some support2 reports
Gone quiet
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Historical settlement talks regarding Cyprus were held between 2002 and 2010, involving figures such as Ban Ki-moon and Mehmet Ali Talat.Some support11 reports
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Ban Ki-moon urged an immediate end to escalating violence in Thailand during protests against Yingluck Shinawatra's administration.Some support1 report
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David Miliband criticized inflammatory Iranian rhetoric regarding Israel, prompting a UN appeal from Ban Ki-moon.Some support1 report
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Around Ban Ki-moon this week
News at the entities that move Ban Ki-moon most-
United Nations StructuralEgypt, UNICEF, and the United Nations launched a joint program to support Egypt's national response to migrants, funded by the EU.Moves Ban Ki-moon
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Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Mentioned togetherIPCC analysis highlights data gaps in South America and Africa while informing climate target interpretation.Moves Ban Ki-moon
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Global Green Growth Institute StructuralUzbekistan joins the Global Green Growth Institute for climate cooperation, focusing on carbon projects on the Aral Sea seabed.Moves Ban Ki-moon
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Paris Agreement OperationalMarshall Islands established a High Ambition Coalition while the US confirmed sub-national commitments under the Paris Agreement.Moves Ban Ki-moon
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Daniel Craig StructuralBen Whishaw played the role of Q in the James Bond films starring Daniel Craig.Moves Ban Ki-moon
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Sergey Lavrov OperationalUS and Russia discussed security guarantees during negotiations in Abu Dhabi, led by Donald Trump.Moves Ban Ki-moon
Connections
The 32 strongest of 44, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
United Nations Structural
Ban Ki-moon held the formal position of Secretary-General within the United Nations.
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Global Green Growth Institute Structural
Ban Ki-moon serves as the President/Chair of the Global Green Growth Institute.
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Amina J. Mohammed Transactional
A served as a special adviser to B during B's tenure as Secretary-General, defining a functional, time-bound advisory relationship.
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Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed Structural
Ban Ki-moon formally appointed Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed as a special envoy for Yemen.
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Jan Eliasson Operational
Jointly deployed to Kiev in 2014 to assess the situation on the ground.
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Cyprus Transactional
A specific, time-bound engagement occurred where Ban Ki-moon visited Cyprus under a UN mandate.
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Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Mentioned together
IPCC reports provided scientific input that informed Ban Ki-moon's criticism on climate issues.
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Daniel Craig Structural
Ban Ki-moon formally appointed Daniel Craig as a Global Advocate in 2015.
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Paris Agreement Operational
Ban Ki-moon oversaw the negotiations that led to the creation of the Paris Agreement.
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Sergey Lavrov Operational
Ban Ki-moon and Sergey Lavrov met to discuss the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.
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Damascus Transactional
Ban Ki-moon visited Damascus in 2009 during his tenure as UN chief.
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Condoleezza Rice Operational
The two individuals engaged in a meeting in 2005.
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Donald Trump Operational
Ban Ki-moon has publicly criticized Donald Trump regarding his withdrawal from organizations.
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Kofi Annan Mentioned together
Ban Ki-moon and Kofi Annan are linked historically through the succession of UN leadership.
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Joe Biden Operational
Ban Ki-moon urged the US government to rejoin the Paris Climate Agreement.
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Hong Kong Mentioned together
Ban Ki-moon acknowledged Hong Kong's function as a global 'Super Connector' during a visit or discussion.
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António Guterres Mentioned together
The evidence compares António Guterres to Ban Ki-moon based on their shared tenure as UN Secretary-General.
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Geneva Shared context
The relationship is established as a functional backdrop for high-level international diplomatic activity.
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Hoy Mentioned together
A and B were co-mentioned in the context of discussing international issues.
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Mary Robinson Operational
The two individuals worked closely together during their careers in international public service.
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Uganda Shared context
Ban Ki-moon publicly supported justice initiatives within Uganda.
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Xi Jinping Mentioned together
Ban Ki-moon has noted the actions of Xi Jinping.
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Addis Ababa Shared context
Ban Ki-moon was present in Addis Ababa during the African Union Summit in 2013.
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Syria Shared context
Ban Ki-moon served as UN Chief during the period preceding and during the conflict in Syria.
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Chungju Shared context
Ban Ki-moon addressed climate change issues while visiting the city of Chungju.
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Kazakhstan Mentioned together
Ban Ki-moon publicly welcomed and acknowledged Kazakhstan's progress in sustainable development.
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New York Shared context
Ban Ki-moon's associated organization (UN) is located in New York.
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Zimbabwe Shared context
Ban Ki-moon expressed concern regarding the humanitarian situation in Zimbabwe.
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Mehmet Ali Talat Operational
Ban Ki-moon met with Mehmet Ali Talat in a presidential office.
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Thailand Shared context
Ban Ki-moon publicly urged an end to escalating violence within Thailand.
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Colombo Shared context
Ban Ki-moon was involved in a war crimes investigation related to Colombo in 2011.
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Assam Mentioned together
No evidence was provided linking Assam and Ban Ki-moon.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
1 eventOctober 2026
3 events- The Global Green Growth Summit opened in Seoul, featuring Minister Kim Sung-hwan and Global Green Growth Institute chair Ban Ki-moon.
- Ban Ki-moon addressed climate change in Chungju, attended by diplomats from Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, and Iraq.
- Ban Ki-moon and António Guterres both served as UN Secretary-General.
September 2026
2 events- High-level diplomatic discussions regarding the ongoing crisis in Ukraine took place in Geneva, involving key international figures.
- Judy Cheng-Hopkins' career focused on development and humanitarian work, including her work with Aliran and CIMB for donations. Ban Ki-moon was involved in her appointment to a UN role.
Show 3 earlier months
August 2026
1 eventJuly 2026
4 events- Ban Ki-moon oversaw negotiations leading to the Paris Agreement.
- Ban Ki-moon, a distinguished figure, served as special adviser to a former Secretary-General, while Amina J. Mohammed, a Nigerian daughter, sought global leadership.
- Historical settlement talks regarding Cyprus were held between 2002 and 2010, involving figures such as Ban Ki-moon and Mehmet Ali Talat.
- Ban Ki-moon urged an immediate end to escalating violence in Thailand during protests against Yingluck Shinawatra's administration.
June 2026
3 events- India's S Jaishankar is scheduled to visit Mongolia for discussions, while India and South Korea also strengthen diplomatic ties.
- Trump withdrew the United States from various United Nations organizations.
- David Miliband criticized inflammatory Iranian rhetoric regarding Israel, prompting a UN appeal from Ban Ki-moon.